In light of the recent Nirbhaya case, Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen assumes even larger social relevance. The gritty and graphic film about a woman's angst and anger after she's raped in the Chambal ravines shook our souls. Based on the real-life story of ex-dcaoit, the late Phoolan Devi, this story takes no half measures in telling an inconvenient truth. So much so, that at the time of its release it was considered inhuman and banned. But its truth managed to captivate an audience. Bandit Queen is not a refined film boasting of the craft of cinema. It's a chronicle of reality that is gut-wrenching. It's a film that challenges the notion that life is beautiful. One of the darkest films you'll ever see. One of the harshest truths you'll ever encounter.

Did You Know?Shekhar Kapur made a cameo appearance in the film as a truck driver.